I was going to post the article from the Chronicle yesterday but I was so slammed at work that I was never able to get around to it. But did anyone else see that interview with Alexander where he said he didn't want to be over $55 million next year and get hit with the luxury tax? According to Davo, we're at $54 million right now. Next season, we'll have to contend with the free agency of Bullard, Olajuwon (if he does not retire), Taylor, and Anderson (if he opts out). What will this $55 million luxury-tax-cap mean for resigning these guys and for courting other FAs? One thing is I'm not sure if I understand the luxury tax properly (and won't look it up now). Alexander was talking about it like he was going to stay under $55 million though. Davo, if you can get that article from the Chronicle archives, I'd do it -- it was very interesting as far as the future of our cap is concerned. ------------------ RealGM Rockets Draft Obligations Summary http://www.gaffordstudios.cjb.net/
Any Capologist out there care to enlighten us on the the Rockets salery cap situation for next year? ------------------ I'ma need more than 6 and a half rebounds a game from the PF
I don't see the 55 Mill as a problem. We'll fall below the cap anyway, assuming Hakeem retires or signs for a small sum and it'll be near impossible to go back over by 7-8 mill (it'd be like giving Los or Bull max contracts) ------------------ The Serious Police are watching. Follow the rules or be assimilated. Shandon is underrated.
Next year we will own Bull and Los 4 mil each, then kick in another 5 mil for Walt and thats 3 guys off the top who will be overpaid next year. And Cato will have a hell of a time showing me he is 6 mil, cause he hasnt proven to be worth the 5 he is getting this year. Well, so far.. ------------------ I'ma need more than 6 and a half rebounds a game from the PF
We'll what about Alonzo??? How u feel for the Heat? ------------------ Miggidy Markell says: 1. Eastcoast is da sh*t 2. Rockets rule 3. Hip/Hop is dope 4. Buy the new Ruff Ryders album! Miggidy Markell is watching Stay STRAPPED & WATCH ya back or be Assimilated.
I don't think Bull is coming back. I thought I heard he was off to broadcasting full time, then again, I also heard Hakeem was retiring... ------------------ "We end up with Francis/Mobley isolations very often. More often, I'd say, then other teams." -- jamcracker
Thanks JV - I'll check it out. I'm not too worried about Les setting a self imposed cap at $55Mil. A lot of clubs will follow suit because they don't want to pay the luxury tax, plus the salary cap makes it increasingly difficult to exceed the cap, unless you make a habit of trading for players who are just about to qualify for bird rights. Franchises' Team Go to the link in my signature, it has all you need to know about the Rockets salary situation. ------------------ Maybe all the rulers are wrong. Current Rocket's Salary & Contract Info
